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Linear for Startups

Up to 6 months free on Linear Basic or Business plans, partner-gated (VC/accelerator required).

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Linear for Startups offers Up to 6 months free to pre-seed, seed, series a startups with a VC or accelerator referral. Review takes 3–7 business days.

Max value
Up to 6 months free
Credits valid
6 months
Regions
Global
Last verified
Apr 2026

About

Linear's startup program gives up to 6 months free on the Basic or Business plan for startups affiliated with an official Linear partner. Strict partner gating, check linear.app/startups/partners first.

Tiers

Startup
6 months free Basic/Business
  • <50 employees
  • Non-paying Linear user
  • Affiliated with official Linear partner
How to qualify: Use partner referral link; admin access to Linear workspace required.

Eligibility

✓ You qualify if
  • <50 employees
  • Non-paying Linear user
  • Linear partner affiliation
✗ You don't qualify if
  • Existing paid customer
  • No partner affiliation

How to apply

  1. 1
    Check partners
    Visit linear.app/startups/partners to verify affiliation.
  2. 2
    Get referral link
    From your VC/accelerator.
  3. 3
    Apply via link
    Admin role required.
    linear.app/startups ↗

What else you get

  • Basic or Business plan features
  • Linear Insights
  • Roadmaps + cycles

What credits cover (and don't)

✓ Covered
  • Linear Basic
  • Linear Business
✗ Not covered
  • Enterprise plan

Tactical tips

  • Tip 1.Partner-gated, check the partner list before applying to avoid rejection.
  • Tip 2.Bootstrapped founders may need to go through FounderPass or similar aggregator.
  • Tip 3.Keep workspace under 50 members during the free period.

Common rejection reasons

  • No partner affiliation
  • Existing paying customer

Frequently asked about Linear for Startups

Is Linear for Startups free to apply?

Yes. Applying to Linear for Startups does not cost anything and does not require giving up equity. Some programs require a payment method on file that activates only after credits are consumed or expire, check the program detail page for specifics.

How long does Linear for Startups take to review applications?

Processing times are shown on the program detail page. Most programs reply within 1–3 weeks. Self-serve tiers (like AWS Activate Founders) can approve in 2–7 days; partner-referred tiers (like AWS Activate Portfolio) usually take 5–10 days.

Can I combine Linear for Startups with other startup programs?

Most programs stack. The "Stacks well with" section on each detail page lists commonly combined programs. A few important exceptions: if you already claimed AWS credits via Brex or Mercury, your direct AWS Activate amount may be reduced.

What is the most common reason applications to Linear get rejected?

The top rejection reasons are (1) using a personal Gmail/Outlook address instead of a company domain, (2) having a thin or placeholder website, and (3) mismatched information between the application and Crunchbase/Pitchbook. The tips section on the program page details program-specific factors.

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